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`H_(3)PO_(2),H_(3)PO_(3)` and `H_(3)PO_(4)` which of them are tribasic acids

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To determine which of the acids \( H_3PO_2 \), \( H_3PO_3 \), and \( H_3PO_4 \) are tribasic acids, we need to analyze the number of hydroxyl (OH) groups present in each acid. A tribasic acid is defined as an acid that can donate three protons (H⁺ ions), which corresponds to having three hydroxyl groups. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structure of Each Acid**: - **For \( H_3PO_2 \)**: - The structure can be represented as \( H_2P(=O)(OH) \). - It has one hydroxyl group (OH). - Therefore, it can donate only one proton and is classified as a **monobasic acid**. 2. **Analyze \( H_3PO_3 \)**: - The structure can be represented as \( HPO(=O)(OH)_2 \). - It has two hydroxyl groups (OH). - Therefore, it can donate two protons and is classified as a **dibasic acid**. 3. **Examine \( H_3PO_4 \)**: - The structure can be represented as \( H_3PO(=O)(OH)_3 \). - It has three hydroxyl groups (OH). - Therefore, it can donate three protons and is classified as a **tribasic acid**. 4. **Conclusion**: - Among the three acids: - \( H_3PO_2 \) is monobasic. - \( H_3PO_3 \) is dibasic. - \( H_3PO_4 \) is tribasic. - Thus, the only tribasic acid among them is **\( H_3PO_4 \)**. ### Final Answer: The tribasic acid among \( H_3PO_2 \), \( H_3PO_3 \), and \( H_3PO_4 \) is \( H_3PO_4 \).

To determine which of the acids \( H_3PO_2 \), \( H_3PO_3 \), and \( H_3PO_4 \) are tribasic acids, we need to analyze the number of hydroxyl (OH) groups present in each acid. A tribasic acid is defined as an acid that can donate three protons (H⁺ ions), which corresponds to having three hydroxyl groups. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structure of Each Acid**: - **For \( H_3PO_2 \)**: - The structure can be represented as \( H_2P(=O)(OH) \). - It has one hydroxyl group (OH). ...
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